I would like to change the main email of my apple account and also the telephone number. What are the steps to take to do this?
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The support article Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support outlines various methods for changing the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account. If you have an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 or newer, read the support article for instructions how to do this.
- If you don’t have an iPhone or iPad, the support article says to, “go to https://account.apple.com and sign in. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change the email address associated with your Apple ID.”
- For general information, and other issues such as changes or addresses not being accepted.
- Note a recent change to the article where you can now change the email address without having to have access to your old email account.
How to change your Apple ID email address online:
1. Go to https://account.apple.com and sign in.
2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.
3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.
4. Choose Change Apple ID.
5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your old ID email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn’t receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support
For phone number:
Check iMessage and FaceTime settings for your device. On an iPhone or iPad go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and make sure both your telephone number and Apple ID are input there and both show a checkmark. If you need more help, check out this link: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime --> Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support
Check your Siri settings to make sure your correct contact information is selected. You can do this by going to Settings > Siri & Search, and making sure that My Information shows your contact card information. If not, tap on it and select your correct contact card information from Contacts. See also: Tell Siri about yourself on iPhone - Apple Support. Tell Siri about yourself on iPhone - Apple Support
Ref. family sharing confusion - Apple Community
To edit your list of trusted items go to the section: About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices in the document Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
To see, add, or change your trusted phone numbers:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > your name > Password & Security. Next to Trusted Phone Number, tap Edit.
- On a Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences), then click your name (or Apple ID). Click Password & Security, then add or remove a trusted phone number.
- In a web browser: Go to the Account Security section of https://account.apple.com
Manage and use your Apple Account --> Manage and use your Apple Account - Apple Support
- "Update trusted phone numbers and devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID." For more detailed instructions read this support article --> Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
The support article Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support outlines various methods for changing the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account. If you have an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 or newer, read the support article for instructions how to do this.
- If you don’t have an iPhone or iPad, the support article says to, “go to https://account.apple.com and sign in. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change the email address associated with your Apple ID.”
- For general information, and other issues such as changes or addresses not being accepted.
- Note a recent change to the article where you can now change the email address without having to have access to your old email account.
How to change your Apple ID email address online:
1. Go to https://account.apple.com and sign in.
2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.
3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.
4. Choose Change Apple ID.
5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your old ID email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn’t receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support
For phone number:
Check iMessage and FaceTime settings for your device. On an iPhone or iPad go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and make sure both your telephone number and Apple ID are input there and both show a checkmark. If you need more help, check out this link: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime --> Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support
Check your Siri settings to make sure your correct contact information is selected. You can do this by going to Settings > Siri & Search, and making sure that My Information shows your contact card information. If not, tap on it and select your correct contact card information from Contacts. See also: Tell Siri about yourself on iPhone - Apple Support. Tell Siri about yourself on iPhone - Apple Support
Ref. family sharing confusion - Apple Community
To edit your list of trusted items go to the section: About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices in the document Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
To see, add, or change your trusted phone numbers:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > your name > Password & Security. Next to Trusted Phone Number, tap Edit.
- On a Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences), then click your name (or Apple ID). Click Password & Security, then add or remove a trusted phone number.
- In a web browser: Go to the Account Security section of https://account.apple.com
Manage and use your Apple Account --> Manage and use your Apple Account - Apple Support
- "Update trusted phone numbers and devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID." For more detailed instructions read this support article --> Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
How do I change my Apple Account primary email address and phone number?
